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Bob Livingston

$50/on-site estimate

(waived if hired)


Project type
Types of furniture

Responds in about 3 hours


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Why this pro?

Customers describe this pro as responsive and passionate, and say they produce high-quality refinishing and repair work. They offer furniture refinishing, repair, and custom build services, and they've been in business for 55 years.

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About
I enjoy wood working (65+ years) and take great pride in my work. I build wood furniture, repair wood furniture and refinish wood furniture. I do not return a piece to the customer until I am satisfied with the project. I do not do any upholstery work. I do not repair mechanical recliners. I do not re-cane wood chairs. I will pick up and return your furniture, but do not work in your home/office. I am a US Army veteran and offer all vet’s a 10% discount.
Overview

Hired 120 times

Serves Pasadena, TX

Background checked

1 employee

56 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash and Check.

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Services offered
Types of furniture
Project type

Paint

Strip paint

Cracks

Repair water damage

Work location

My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Excellent 4.9

87 reviews

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Leslie P.

4 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

I hired Bob to refinish some outside benches that had been in direct sunlight for 8 years. They were cracked, turning black and had worn down significantly. I asked Bob to restore them and I wanted to do a stain with gray undertones to match wicker furniture. He was able to restore them beautifully. He sent me pictures along the process. The stain was not easy and he was patient and so helpful in getting the right color for me. I highly recommend Bob and plan to ask him to do more work for me. He is very talented.

Details: Restoration of original wood • Chair • 2 pieces of furniture • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Furniture Refinishing
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John B.

Aug 27, 2025

Bob’s responsiveness and work quality were superb. He refinished the top of my 20 year old dining room table that had cat scratches and other issues. The color was very well matched with the rest of the table. I will definitely hire him whenever I need furniture refinished. Highly recommended!
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Chau N.

Dec 23, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Great experience with Bob overall. Had his help repairing a dresser. He truly shows that he cares the work that he does. Very responsive and punctual. The quality of the repair work is undoubtedly good.

Details: Repair broken furniture • Dresser • Wood • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Furniture Repair
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Nathan C.

Dec 16, 2025

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Bob finished out outdoor table which had been in disrepair due to Houston weather. He did a great job and highly recommend him.

Details: Restore original wood • Apply finish or polish • Apply paint or stain • Table • Chair • Wood • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Furniture Repair
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Mary C.

Nov 10, 2024

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This review is long overdue but certainly deserved. Almost two years ago Mr Livingston did a full strip and refinish in my dining table and chairs. He did a lovely job. His price was not the cheapest offered, but in the end it was very reasonable for the exceptional work he did. Mr Livingston is a true craftsman. He is not just one of the many people all over the internet now that will chalk paint your dresser for you although I bet it would look fabulous if he did. It is evident he takes great pride in his work and pays great attention to detail. My table is solid wood and the finish is perfect. He worked with me to determine the perfect shade of stain and offered me options to view on my wood before I made a final decision. I would trust him with my antiques and heirloom prices. I would most certainly use him again.

Details: Restore original wood • Apply finish or polish • Table • Chair • Wood • At the pro’s location

Furniture Repair
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Robert Livingston